BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Origins of World War One
A five-part overview of the causes of World War I.
First World War
First World war.com
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
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Suffolk County Community College: Causes of World War I
Provides questions and answers for the causes of World War I.
British Library
British Library: World War I: Europe Before 1914
Learn about the origins and reasons behind the outbreak of World War I. Globalization and military advancement are considered the major contributing factors leading to Europe's first major war since the fall of Napoleon.
Made From Media
Made From History: 20 Important People in the Build Up to the First World War
A collection of images of twenty figures who played key roles in the buildup to World War I.
The History Cat
The History Cat: World War One
Takes a look at World War I focusing on the causes, the Western Front, America's entry into the war, the Russian Revolution, and the Treaty of Versailles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War I Main Causes
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn the 4 main causes of World War I, by learning the MAIN anagram.
Made From Media
Made From History: Who Declared War? Major Power Declarations of War, 1914
With the use of country flags and benchmark years, this clever illustration shows the declarations of war during the course of World War I.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: World War 1
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Causes of Ww1
Kids learn about the Causes of World War I including alliances, politics, imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. How a single event started a domino effect that led to war.
Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University: Domestic Causes of the First World War
Contains an essay on the "domestic tensions which may have affected diplomatic decision making in 1914."
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Timeline: Index
A timeline of events that influenced the eventual outbreak of World War I. Many of the events have links to articles or more in-depth timelines.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Introduction
Exhaustive site including everything you need to know about World War I. Includes numerous links and a reference library. Contains a long list of biographies from this period.
Brigham Young University
Anthem for Doomed Youth: Writers and Literature of the Great War, 1914 1918
The author of this site juxtaposes the causes and effects of World War I with the literature which was created in response to it.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World War I Alliances
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video, voting and images, students learn about the alliances in Europe, and how they played a part in World War I.
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
National Archives (UK)
National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Timeline
Kids learn about the timeline and events of World War I. The fighting in WW1 lasted from 1914 to 1918. Timeline includes battles, war declarations, treaties, and more.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Causes of Wwi
A comprehensive slideshow presentation illustrates the four primary causes of the first World War in 1914. Enhance studying WWI with the details provided.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: World War 1
Thirty interesting facts about World War 1 include the causes of the Great War, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), the countries of the Allies and Central Powers, the American troops, WW1 weapons and the different types of warfare...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: u.s. Entry Into Wwi
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this historical inquiry instructional activity, students address the question, "What changed between 1914 and 1917 that caused the U.S. to enter WWI?" to corroborate a textbook account with two...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mock Treaty of Versailles
This project is designed to conclude a World War I Unit. In this unit, students will have examined the causes, events, and consequences of World War One. After investigating the causes and events of the war, students will participate as...
Digital History
Digital History: Alliances in Europe: 1914 [Pdf]
Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War Timeline: 1945 1991
An extensive timeline examining the causes and events of the Cold War. It is preceded by several paragraphs discussing the shifting relations between the United States and Russia in the lead-up to the Cold War. The timeline begins in...
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